EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities and Augustana College Women’s Wrestling are set to welcome over 25 women’s wrestling programs to the QC D3 National Invite on February 2-3 at the Bend EXPO Center in East Moline, Illinois.

The inaugural women’s wrestling event will bring nationally ranked programs from North Central College, Wartburg College, Simpson College and others to the Quad Cities.

“Augustana is thrilled to host its first D3 women’s wrestling national invitational at The Bend XPO in the Quad Cities this year,” Tony Willaert, Head Coach of Augustana College Wrestling said. “We’re grateful for the support of our local community partners. We’re looking forward to watching the sport grow and seeing new programs established to be able to join the invitational next year.”

Spectators are welcomed to the Bend EXPO Center to catch the action. Wrestling will begin at 2PM, Friday, and 11AM, Saturday. Local vendors such as Dick’s House of Sport will also be at the event.

Event Details:

Name: Quad Cities D3 National Invite

Date: February 2-3 2024

Location: The Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL 61244

Spectators: Encouraged to attend; $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (60+) and children (six to eighteen). No charge for children five and under and for Augustana College faculty/staff/students.

About Visit Quad Cities

Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) for the region. Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism, selling the Quad Cities story, and enhancing Quad Citizens’ quality of place and life.

About Sports QC

Sports QC Powered by Visit Quad Cities is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and division of Visit Quad Cities that operates as the official sports commission by attracting, hosting, creating, and facilitating sporting events, tourism, and opportunities for the region. Learn more at SportsQuadCities.com.

About Augustana College Athletics

Located in Rock Island, Illinois, Augustana College is a private Lutheran institution boasting over 2,300 students. Home to 28 NCAA teams ranked N° 1 in Illinois and N° 6 in Division III for Academic All-Americans, Viking athletics represents a longstanding legacy of excellence, shaping leaders since 1860.

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